How to Actually Prevent Your Brain From Aging (From a Neuroscientist!)

In this episode of Getting Open, host Andrea Miller welcomes world-renowned neuroscientist Dr. Majid Fotuhi to discuss how you can age-proof your brain and stay sharp for life. Dr. Fotuhi reveals that cognitive decline is not an inevitable part of aging; in fact, through his clinically proven 12-week program, it is possible to grow the parts of your brain responsible for memory and learning. They explore the "five pillars of brain health"—including the surprising connection between better intimacy and a younger brain—and provide actionable steps to reverse brain shrinkage, reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s, and improve overall vitality.

Order Dr. Fotuhi’s new book, The Invisible Brain, here: https://www.amazon.com/Invincible-Brain-Clinically-Proven-Age-Proof/dp/0063435713/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0

Chapters:
00:00 – Is Your Lifestyle Shrinking Your Brain?
01:41 – Meet Dr. Majid Fotuhi: 30 Years of Neuroscience
02:20 – How Intimacy Impacts Brain Health
03:35 – The 12-Week Program: Growing Your Hippocampus
05:45 – The 5 Pillars of a Strong Brain
06:13 – Pillar 1: Exercise as the "Fountain of Youth" for Neurons
10:50 – How to Reduce the Footprint of Alzheimer’s Disease
14:37 – "Huffing and Puffing": The Target Intensity for Brain Growth
16:45 – The Heart-Brain-Skin Connection
19:47 – Pillar 2: Sleep & the Brain’s "Rinsing" System
24:21 – Moving Past "Fatalism" in Aging
27:46 – Why 80% of Strokes are Preventable
31:15 – Carol’s Story: Reversing "Alzheimer’s" in 12 Weeks
42:08 – Grip Strength: A Business Card for Your Longevity
57:41 – Pillar 3: The Mediterranean Diet & Inflammation
1:14:47 – Pillar 4: Mindset & the Toxicity of Cortisol
1:22:19 – Andrea’s "To-Be" Morning Routine
1:24:19 – Slow Breathing: A Randomized Study on Removing Amyloid 1:32:04 – Pillar 5: Brain Training & Learning New Hobbies
1:40:47 – Speed Round: Blueberries, B12, & the Intelligence of Happiness 1:48:31 – Conclusion: Making Your Brain Health a Priority

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